G2 Emergency Situations and Defensive Driving 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should a G2 driver do if they begin to skid on an icy road in Ontario?
- Brake hard and steer in the opposite direction of the skid
- Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to pull out of the skid
- Shift to a lower gear and apply the parking brake
Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go
Easing off the accelerator and steering smoothly in the desired direction helps restore traction without worsening the skid.
Question 2: In Ontario, when driving in dense fog you should:
- Use high-beam headlights to see further ahead
- Use low-beam headlights and reduce your speed significantly (Correct answer)
- Turn off your lights to reduce glare
- Drive at normal speed but stay close to the vehicle ahead
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights and reduce your speed significantly
Low beams reduce reflected glare in fog, and slowing down gives more time to react to hazards that appear suddenly in reduced visibility.
Question 3: What is the Move Over Law in Ontario?
- Drivers must move to the right whenever any vehicle passes them
- Drivers must slow down and, if possible, move over a lane when passing stopped emergency or tow trucks (Correct answer)
- Drivers must stop when a school bus displays its stop sign
- Drivers must yield when merging onto a highway
Correct answer: Drivers must slow down and, if possible, move over a lane when passing stopped emergency or tow trucks
Ontario's Move Over Law requires drivers to slow down and move over when passing stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and utility vehicles with flashing lights.
Question 4: How should a G2 driver handle aquaplaning (hydroplaning) on a wet road in Ontario?
- Steer sharply to regain grip and brake firmly
- Ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel straight until traction returns (Correct answer)
- Accelerate slightly to push through the water layer
- Shift to a higher gear and coast through
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel straight until traction returns
Lifting off the gas allows the tyres to slow and regain contact with the road surface; sudden braking or steering can cause a spin.
Question 5: In Ontario, what is a driver required to do after being involved in a collision causing more than $2,000 in damage?
- Leave the scene and report it within 48 hours
- Report the collision to the nearest police station or collision reporting centre (Correct answer)
- Only notify your insurance company within 30 days
- Exchange information and continue driving if no one is injured
Correct answer: Report the collision to the nearest police station or collision reporting centre
Ontario law requires drivers to report collisions exceeding $2,000 in property damage to police or a collision reporting centre, even if no one is hurt.
Question 6: What does it mean to maintain 'space cushion' while driving defensively in Ontario?
- Driving as close as possible to the vehicle ahead to prevent others from cutting in
- Keeping adequate distance on all sides of your vehicle to allow time to react (Correct answer)
- Staying exactly in the centre of your lane at all times
- Keeping your windows open to hear surrounding traffic
Correct answer: Keeping adequate distance on all sides of your vehicle to allow time to react
A space cushion on all sides — front, rear, and sides — gives a driver room to manoeuvre and react if another vehicle makes an unexpected move.
G2 Emergency Situations and Defensive Driving 2
What should a G2 driver do if they begin to skid on an icy road in Ontario?